10-24-95 OCTOBER 24, 1995
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of
Delray Beach, Plorida, was called to order by Mayor Thomas E.
Lynch in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, October 24, 1995.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner Ken Ellingsworth
Commissioner David Randolph
Commissioner Barbara Smith
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Susan A. Ruby
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Pastor Scott Gress,
Trinity Lutheran Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4. Agenda Approval.
The City Manager requested that Item 9.G., BID AWARD
FOR ATLANTIC AVENUE/MIRAMAR DRIVE PUMP STATION be postponed until
the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1995.
Mayor Lynch requested that Item 8.I., REVIEW OF APPEAL-
ABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS be removed from the Consent
Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda as Item 9.AA.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the Agenda as amend-
ed, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the Minutes of the Spe-
cial Meeting of October 17, 1995, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations:
6.A. Sinqle Parent Day - November 5, 1995
Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation recogniz-
ing November 5, 1995, as Single Parent Day. Judy Romanoff came
forward to accept the proclamation.
6.B. Toastmasters International Month - October, 1995
Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation recogniz-
ing October, 1995, as Toastmasters International Month. Rosalind
Murray came forward to accept the proclamation.
6.C. Make a Difference Day October 28, 1995
Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation recognizing Octo-
ber 28, 1995, as Make a Difference Day.
6.D. National EDilepsy Awareness Month - November, 1995
Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation recognizing Novem-
ber, 1995, as National Epilepsy Awareness Month.
6.E. American Education Week - November 12 to 18, 1995
Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation recognizing Novem-
ber 12 through November 18, 1995, as American Education Week.
7. Presentations:
7.A. Center for Employment Traininq (CET Delray)
Mr. Duane R. Gainer, Division Director of the Center
for Employment Training (CET), explained that the center is a
national non-profit, 501(c) (3) private vocational school which
has recently located in Delray Beach. The center is dedicated to
providing disadvantaged individuals with the tools to become
self-sufficient and productive members of society. The parent
organization, located in San Jose, California, is highly ac-
claimed for its system of training individuals in demand occupa-
tions while delivering to them crucial support services, job
development assistance and post-placement tracking to stabilize
clients entering the job market.
Mr. Gainer then presented a short video on the program,
and concluded his remarks by inviting all interested persons to
stop by CET Delray which is located in the Delray Full Service
Center.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager recommends approval.
8.A. LANDSCAPE WAIVER/DELRAY MALL PERIMETER AND INTERIOR
TREES: Approve a request to waive LDR Sections 4.6.16(H) (3) (a)
and {h) to reduce the required number of perimeter and interior
trees in conjunction with the redevelopment of the Delray Mall,
located at the northwest corner of Linton Boulevard and Federal
Highway.
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8.B. AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OFFICER/ADA CONSULTATION RESPONSIBILITIES: Approve an agreement
with the State delegating consultation responsibilities to the
City under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
8.C. INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS WITH DELRAY INTRACOASTAL
JOINT VENTURE AND LIFE CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.: Ap-
prove indemnification agreements with Delray Intracoastal Joint
Venture (property owner) and Life Care Retirement communities,
Inc. (d/b/a Harbour's Edge) releasing the City of any liability
associated with the construction of a deck which will overhang an
existing utility easement on the southwest corner of the property
at 401 E. Linton Blvd.
8.D. RIGHT OF ENTRY AND LICENSE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF
EASEMENT DEED/W.E. ASSOCIATION, INC.: Approve a Right of Entry
and License Agreement with W.E. Association, Inc., and accept an
easement deed from the association for an easement across the
southern boundary of the property, to provide for the construc-
tion of drainage improvements at Waterway East on the south side
of Atlantic Avenue just east of the Intracoastal Waterway.
8.E. SPECIAL EVENT APPROVAL/EASTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION:
Approve a request from the Eastern Surfing Association to hold a
surfing contest at the municipal beach on Saturday, November 4,
1995, from 8:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
8.F. FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT/SEASIDE DUNES: Approve the
final subdivision plat for Seaside Dunes, a 12 unit townhouse
development located on the east side of A1A, approximately 200
feet south of Linton Boulevard.
8.G. RESOLUTION NO. 73-95: Approve a resolution assessing
costs for abatement action required to remove five abandoned
vehicles from properties located within the City.
The caption of Resolution No. 73-95 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 90 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATING NUISANCES BY REMOVING JUNKED AND/OR
ABANDONED VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING SAID COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF
THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO
BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING
OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
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(Copy of Resolution No. 73-95 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
8.H. RESOLUTION NO. 74-95: Approve a resolution assessing
costs for abatement action required to remove nuisances on 29
properties throughout the City.
The caption of the Resolution No. 74-95 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S) LOCAT-
ED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND PRO-
VIDING THAT A NOTICE OF LIEN SHALL ACCOMPANY
THE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT; SETTING OUT ACTUAL
COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH
ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATE-
MENT OF NUISANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF
THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO
BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 74-95 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
8.I. MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 9.A.A.
8.J. APPOINTMENT OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL: Approve the appoint-
ment of outside counsel in the case of Kirk Cook v. City of
Delray Beach, et al, as recommended by the City Attorney.
8.K. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Bid award to Zuccala's Wrecker Service for wrecker
and towing services for the Police Department, at
an estimated annual cost of $61,613.07 from
112-2172-521-52.23.
2. Bid award to Insituform Southeast, Inc. in the
amount of $25,600, via Palm Beach County Contract,
for sewer line rehabilitation on N.E. 4th Street
and Camino Road at Zarno Way, with funding from
442-5178-536-61.84.
3. Contract renewal to Randall L. Wolff, M.D. as the
Medical Director of the Fire Department EMS ser-
vice ($22,000 from 001-2315-526-31.90), and EMS
services from the Parks and Recreation Department
($2,000 from 001-4123-572-21.90), to comply with
State regulations.
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Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA:
9.AA. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
Accept the actions and decisions made by the Planning and Zoning
Board, Site Plan Review and Appearance Board and the Historic
Preservation Board during the period October 9 through October
20, 1995.
Mayor Lynch questioned two Planning and Zoning Board
actions that were approved on October 16, 1995. First, Mayor
Lynch asked for clarification regarding the Board's request to
the County Zoning Division for a market study on a proposed
rezoning to accommodate a 246,900 sq. ft. shopping plaza on
Congress Avenue, in unincorporated Palm Beach County, south of
the City border. In response, Diane Dominguez, Planning Direc-
tor, advised that the property in question has a land use desig-
nation of Commercial and is zoned for commercial use. Secondly,
regarding the recommended approval (4-2), on a rezoning request
from SAD (Special Activities District) to PRD-4 (Planned Residen-
tial Development with a density suffix of 4 du/acre) for Delray
Lakes, Mayor Lynch asked for clarification on the meaning of "4
du/acre" Ms. Dominguez explained that "du" means dwelling units
per acre.
Dr. Alperin moved to receive and file the report,
seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.A. AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AND OFF-SITE PARKING AGREE
MENTS/BUSCH'S RESTAURANT: Consider amendments to License and
Off-Site Parking Agreements for Busch's Restaurant.
The City Attorney reviewed the provisions of the modi-
fied agreements to allow for the construction, maintenance and
use of a deck with landscaped planters and benches, and a paver
block walkway, within the Marine Way right-of-way. It was noted
that seven additional parking spaces are required as a condition
of approval to construct the deck. These additional spaces will
be provided out of the 23 excess spaces that were provided when
the parking lot was expanded in 1991, leaving 16 excess spaces on
the site.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the amendments to the
License and Off-Site Parking Agreements for Busch's Restaurant,
seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes;
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Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.B. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/HARVEST FEST: Consider a request
from the Chamber of Commerce for special event approval in sup-
port of Harvest Fest '95, scheduled to be held on November 11 &
12, 1995.
Robert Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, reported that
the estimated overtime for the Harvest Fest '95 has been consid-
erably lowered from the original estimate of $3,500 to $900.
On question from Mr. Ellingsworth, Mr. Barcinski stated
that he expects to receive a request for a waiver to allow alco-
holic beverages. Mr. Ellingsworth stated he would have some
reservations about such a request.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the special event
request for Harvest Fest '95 as recommended by staff, with the
overtime figure of $900; seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.C. OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT FOR THE SANDOWAY HOUSE: Consider
an agreement between the City and Officer Pitocchelli for the
month-to-month occupancy of the Sandoway House.
The City Attorney stated changes have been made to this
agreement making it an occupancy agreement for the purpose of
security for the City. She further explained this is a month-
to-month agreement which will terminate if Officer Pitocchelli
should leave City employment.
Mrs. Smith asked if it is understood that he is the
only one that can occupy the house? In response, Assistant City
Attorney Shutt stated that Officer Pitocchelli will have a room-
mate who is a Police Officer in Lake Worth. Since Officer
Pitocchelli works days, he will be at the house during the eve-
ning and since Officer Pitocchelli's roommate works nights, he
will be at the house during the day. Assistant City Attorney
Shutt stated the "Friends of Sandoway" were agreeable to this
arrangement.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the month-to-month Occu-
pancy Agreement between the City and Officer Pitocchelli for the
Sandoway House, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.D. OPENING THIRD LANE ON THE LINTON BOULEVARD BRIDGE:
Consider requesting Palm Beach County to remove the concrete
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barriers on the Linton Boulevard bridge ramps and to open the
bridge to its full three land potential in both directions.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to pursue opening a third lane
on the Linton Boulevard Bridge with the County, seconded by Dr.
Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs.
Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.E. APPLICATION FOR LANDSCAPING OF THE 1-95 SOUND BARRIER
WALLS: Consider application for landscaping of the 1-95 Sound
Barrier Walls through the Metropolitan Planning Organization's
Enhancement Project.
Mrs. Smith asked whether the residential side or the
1-95 side of the barrier wall will be landscaped? In response,
the City Manager stated that this particular item is for land-
scaping on the 1-95 side of the barrier wall.
Mr. Randolph asked if there are any plans for landscap-
ing on the residential side of the wall? He felt any landscaping
on the residential side would help to improve the appearance.
The City Manager felt this was a good point and sug-
gested that staff look into the situation to see what could be
done in this regard.
Mr. Ellingsworth advised that he does not believe there
are any available funds from the Metropolitan Planning Organiza-
tion's enhancement project at this time. However, he suggested
the City pursue funding from both Beautiful Palm Beaches and the
MPO's enhancement funds.
Mr. Randolph moved to authorize staff to make formal
application to the Metropolitan Planning Organization's enhance-
ment project for landscaping of the sound barrier walls along
1-95, and to make application for matching funds through Beauti-
ful Palm Beaches, Inc. for 1996/97; seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
In addition, staff was asked to report back to the
Commission on possible landscape alternatives for the entire
length of the residential side of the barrier wall.
9.F. BENEVOLENT AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FISCAL
1996: Consider approval of staff recommendations for funding
allocations from the Special Events and Grants accounts for
benevolent and charitable groups.
The City Manager reported on the Urban League's
weatherization program, noting that in the past year the Urban
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League handled weatherization for 84 residences, and only two of
those were in Delray Beach.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve staff recommendations
for funding allocations from the Special Events and Grants ac-
counts for benevolent and charitable groups for fiscal 1996,
seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - No. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
Prior to the motion being seconded, Dr. Alperin sug-
gested the City look into why the Urban League does not provide
more assistance in Delray Beach.
9.G. POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7,
1995.
9.H. APPOINTMENT TO THE DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Appoint a member to the Delray Beach Housing Authority for a four
year term ending October 27, 1999. Commissioner Alperin's recom-
mendation, with appointment by the Mayor.
Dr. Alperin requested that this item be postponed to
the regular meeting of November 7, 1995. Mr. Ellingsworth so
moved, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.I. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Appoint a
regular member to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired
term ending August 31, 1996. Commissioner Randolph's appoint-
ment.
Mr. Randolph moved to appoint John Baccari as a regular
member to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term
ending August 31, 1996, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs.
Smith - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.J. WAIVER OF STORMWATER ASSESSMENT FEES FOR DELRAY OAKS
SITE: Consider relief from stormwater assessment fees for the
Delray Oaks ecosite which the Palm Beach County Department of
Environmental Resources Management is in the process of acquir-
ing.
Mayor Lynch stated that as much as he likes to support
the County, he has some concerns about this site. In view of the
development which is occurring in the area, he feels this piece
of land has great potential as developable land and increased tax
base for Delray Beach. He questioned whether the parcel really
has that much of an environmentally sensitive area on it to make
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holding it out for open space worthwhile. He thought the overall
parcel is about 25 acres, with about three acres of that being
environmentally sensitive.
Discussion by the Commission followed. Mayor Lynch
felt there were basically two issues. The first had to do with
consideration of relief from the stormwater fees. The second
issue is whether or not the Commission should direct the Manager
and/or the City Attorney talk to the County about possibly re-
evaluating the situation. What might be best for the City is to
preserve the three acres which are environmentally sensitive, but
at the same time allow the balance of the property to be devel-
oped in a way that will be beneficial to the City's tax base.
Dr. Alperin stated that he would first want to know
what plans the County may have in mind for the property before
making any kind of a decision. He felt we should check with our
Parks and Recreation people to see if there is a shortage of
certain types of recreational facilities in this area or if there
is a need for a certain type of use. The City Manager stated
that it is his understanding that all that is being planned on is
set forth in the backup letter from Mr. Walesky; that is, fenc-
ing, signage, public access facilities including a parking lot,
handicapped-accessible nature trail, and a kiosk.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commis-
sion to direct staff to work with the County to see if there is
some way to preserve the 3 acres or so which are environmentally
sensitive, but at the same time allow the balance of the land to
be developed, or to find out more definitively what is being
planned for the site, what kind of park they might be planning,
and then have our staff make a determination if what the County
is planning is really what is needed for Delray Beach, or would
the land be better used as a tax base for the city.
Mr. Randolph moved to postpone consideration of relief
from stormwater assessment fees for the Delray Oaks ecosite to a
future meeting, with direction to staff to investigate our in-
volvement and the scope of the project; seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12. FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 62-95: An ordinance rezoning the former
Isles of Delray site from SAD (Special Activities District) to
PRD-4 (Planned Residential Development-4 units per acre) Dis-
trict. The subject property is located east of 1-95 on the north
side of Lake Ida Road, and contains approximately 40.86 acres.
If passed, public hearing on November 7, 1995.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 62-95:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED SAD (SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES DISTRICT) IN THE PRD-4 (PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT-4 UNITS PER ACRE)
DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING LOCATED EAST OF
INTERSTATE-95 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE IDA
ROAD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
The City Attorney recommended that this ordinance be
passed on first reading inasmuch as it will be scheduled to be
heard as a quasi-judicial matter at public hearing on November 7,
1995.
Mayor Lynch stated he has some concerns about whether
the project will be beneficial and if the density is acceptable.
Diane Dominguez, Planning Director, stated the zoning
will establish the density. The underlying land use is 5 units
per acre; the proposed zoning category of PRD-4 would limit the
density to four units per acre. Ms. Dominguez gave a brief
overview of the development proposal as being a gated community
with base price ranges from $120,000 to $170,000 for convention-
ally sited single family homes. The details of the master plan
have not been finalized, however, and Ms. Dominguez emphasized
that the question to be decided is whether or not the PRD-4
zoning classification is the appropriate category for this piece
of land.
Mark Krall, representing the developer, stated that the
people who are going to be against this rezoning are those who
live across the canal to the north in an R-i-AAA zoning district.
Even though they are not unhappy with the proposed density, he
believes they will object to the project because of the width of
some of the lots which will be across the canal from them.
Ms. Dominguez reiterated that there needs to be a
distinction between the zoning and the master plan. She empha-
sized that the Commission's decision on the rezoning request
needs to be based on whether 4 units per acre in a planned resi-
dential development setting meets all the findings for rezoning
of this property.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve Ordinance No. 62-95
on FIRST Reading, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
No; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - No; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
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At this point, the time being 7:00 p.m., the Commission
moved to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the
agenda.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.A. RESOLUTION NO. 76-95: A resolution authorizing the
City to purchase, and accepting the Contract for Sale and Pur-
chase of the Patel property (2228 Seacrest Boulevard). Prior to
consideration of passage of this resolution, a public hearing has
been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 76-95:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO PURCHASE FROM SELLER CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
LOCATED AT 2228 SEACREST BOULEVARD AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, HEREBY INCOR-
PORATING AND ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT STATING
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE SALE AND PUR-
CHASE BETWEEN THE SELLER AND THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 76-95 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
The City Attorney stated that this resolution concerns
the acquisition of one of the Seacrest properties which is de-
scribed as the Patel property. The essential terms are set forth
in the City Attorney's memorandum.
A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the
Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing
was closed.
In response to question from Mayor Lynch, the City
Attorney stated that some environmental information has been
gathered. However, the City has sixty (60) days from the effec-
tive date of the contract to perform additional inspections,
including an environmental audit and survey. Discussion on this
point followed. Mayor Lynch expressed his concern that if it
should turn out there is a problem uncovered by the audit, he
would want the City to have some recourse. The City Manager
noted that Mr. Patel does have a certificate on the property. It
is the City's desire, however, to conduct a phase two audit to
satisfy ourselves that the property is clean.
Dr. Alperin stated that another concern is that he will
be attending the School Board meeting tomorrow evening for the
decision on whether or not the School Board will be joining in
this project. Should they decide not to join us, and we have
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gone ahead and purchased the property, do we have any kind of a
written agreement with Palm Beach County for a recreational
center to be constructed? Mayor Lynch stated he is confident
that the City has a verbal commitment from the County.
The City Manager stated that he has received a great
deal of correspondence from the County regarding this matter,
although he doesn't believe we have anything representing action
by the full Board of County Commissioners. Regardless, the
Seacrest property is an area which the City has talked about as a
mini-CRA, so even if everything that has been discussed with the
County were to fall through, the worst case scenario is that the
City would end up with the land. We could then proceed with it
as a mini-CRA and facilitate development of it as residential
property.
In further discussion, the majority of the Commission
seemed to feel that the commitment from the County is there and
will not be reneged upon. However, in the event this were to
happen, then the City would have the land and would have to look
at whether we could afford to do a recreation center on our own,
possibly work something out with the YMCA, Boynton Beach, or
possibly the Boys and Girls Club. If all of these things were to
fail, the City could still pursue the mini-CRA concept and resi-
dential development. Dr. Alperin wished to make it clear that
there are no guarantees at this point that the property will be
developed as a recreation center. There are a lot of variables
and a realm of possibilities as to what could ultimately happen
to the land. The ideal is to do something jointly with the
School Board. If that doesn't work, let's try to do it with the
County. If that doesn't work, then we'll go to the not-for-prof-
its. If that doesn't work, then a decision would have to be made
whether we could do it on our own or should we turn it over for
residential development.
Mrs. Smith moved to adopt Resolution No. 76-95 author-
izing the City to purchase, and accepting the Contract for Sale
and Purchase of the Patel property (2228 Seacrest Boulevard),
seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr.
Alperin Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.B. RESOLUTION NO. 77-95: A resolution authorizing the
City to purchase, and accepting the Contract for Sale and Pur-
chase of the NationsBank property (2200-2300 Seacrest Boulevard)
and Escrow Agreement. Prior to consideration of passage of this
resolution, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at
this time.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 77-95:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
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THE CITY TO PURCHASE FROM SELLER CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
LOCATED AT 2200-2300 SEACREST BOULEVARD AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, HEREBY
INCORPORATING AND ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT
STATING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE SALE
AND PURCHASE BETWEEN THE SELLER AND THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 77-95 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
The City Attorney stated that this contract is essen-
tially the same as that for the Patel property, with a few dif-
ferences. Most notably, the property will be sold "as is" which
would include environmental problems, if any. The bank has
performed a series of audits and has shared that information with
us. It appears that the majority of the environmental work,
although there might be some residual expenses, has been done,
but that will be checked very thoroughly by the City.
A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the
Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing
was closed.
On question from Dr. Alperin, the City Attorney stated
that the contracts are not contingent on one another. It was the
consensus of the Commission to amend the contract on the Patel
property to provide that closing on that parcel would not occur
until after closing on the NationsBank property.
Dr. Alperin moved to reconsider Resolution No. 76-95
authorizing the City to purchase, and accepting the Contract for
Sale and Purchase of the Patel property (2228 Seacrest Boule-
vard), seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Dr. Alperin moved to amend the Contract for Sale and
Purchase of the Patel property (2228 Seacrest Boulevard) to make
it contingent on the closing of the NationsBank property, second-
ed by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Dr. Alperin moved to adopt Resolution No. 77-95 author-
izing the City to purchase, and accepting the Contract for Sale
and Purchase of the NationsBank property (2200-2300 Seacrest
Boulevard) and Escrow Agreement, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth
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Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.C. ORDINANCE NO. 54-95: An ordinance rezoning a 6.58 acre
parcel of land from POC (Planned Office Center) District to CF
(Community Facilities) District to accommodate an adult day care
facility and an Adult Congregate Living Facility (ACLF). The
property is located at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue
and Lake Ida Road. Prior to consideration of passage of this
ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been
scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 54-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED POC (PLANNED
OFFICE CENTER) DISTRICT IN THE CF (COMMUNITY
FACILITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CONGRESS AVENUE
AND LAKE IDA ROAD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DE-
SCRIBED HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 54-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
The City Attorney stated this item will be conducted as
a Quasi-Judicial Hearing.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals wishing to
give testimony on this item.
Diane Dominguez, Planning Director, entered all the
Planning and Zoning documents that are contained in the file for
this project into the record.
This rezoning request is proposed to accommodate an
adult day care facility and an ACLF serving Alzheimer's patients,
along with an office structure housing accessory administrative
functions. A conditional use approval of the ACLF and a site and
development plan for the entire site will be reviewed subsequent
to rezoning. The Planning and Zoning Board considered this item
at its meeting of September 18, 1995, and unanimously (6 to 0)
recommended approval, based upon positive findings with respect
to Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings) and Section 3.3.2 (Standards
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for Rezoning Actions) of the Land Development Regulations, poli-
cies of the Comprehensive Plan, and Section 2.4o5(D) (5).
John Shoup, applicant, introduced himself and stated he
will answer any questions pertaining to the rezoning issue.
No one from the public came forward to speak in favor
or in opposition to the rezoning.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved to adopt Ordinance No. 54-95 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.D. ORDINANCE NO. 55-95: An ordinance rezoning a 1.52 acre
parcel of land from R-1-A (Single Family Residential) District to
CF (Community Facilities) District to accommodate a private
elementary school as an accessory use to a church. The property
is located at the southwest corner of N.W. 3rd Street and N.W.
3rd Avenue. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance
on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled
to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 55-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED R-1-A (SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT IN THE CF (COM-
MUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF N.W. 3RD
AVENUE AND N.W. 3RD STREET, AS MORE PARTICU-
LARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVID-
ING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 55-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
The City Attorney stated this item will be conducted as
a Quasi-Judicial Hearing.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals wishing to
give testimony on this item.
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Diane Dominguez, Planning Director, entered the project
file into the record. She overviewed the request by noting the
property is owned by the Seventh-Day Adventists Church which is
located on the east side of N.W. 3rd Avenue. The rezoning is
being sought to accommodate a private school, which would be an
accessory use to the church. The school currently operates
within the existing church facility which they have outgrown.
The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on the rezon-
lng request on September 18, 1995, and voted 6 to 0 to recommend
that the request be approved.
Pastor Brent Waldon Sr., applicant, stated the main
reason for the rezoning request is to accommodate a new school
facility. He felt that the new facility will not only be of
benefit to the church and its school, but will also benefit the
general community.
No one from the public came forward to speak in favor
or in opposition to this rezoning.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to adopt Ordinance No. 55-95 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs.
Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.E. ORDINANCE NO. 56-95: An ordinance rezoning a 0.43 acre
parcel of land from R-1-A (Single Family Residential) District to
CF (Community Facilities) District to accommodate an expansion of
the Community Child Care Center. The property is located on the
south side of Lake Ida Road, immediately west of and adjacent to
the existing day care center. Prior to consideration of passage
of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing
has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 56-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED R-1-A (SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT IN THE CF (COM-
MUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LAKE IDA ROAD,
WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO THE COMMUNITY CHILD
CARE CENTER, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 56-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
The City Attorney stated this item will be conducted as
a Quasi-Judicial Hearing.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals wishing to
give testimony on this item.
Diane Dominguez entered all the Planning and Zoning
documents that are contained in the file for this project into
the record.
The subject property is located on the south side of
Lake Ida Road, west of N.W. 5th Avenue, lying west of and adja-
cent to the existing Community Child Care Center. The purpose of
the rezoning is to accommodate the expansion of the Child Care
Center. The applicant has submitted a sketch plan which provides
for a 5,570 square foot structure, eleven parking spaces, drop-
off area and playground area. The expansion will accommodate 55
children ages 18 months to two years.
At the September 18, 1995, the Planning and Zoning
Board unanimously (6-0) recommended approval. At first reading
on October 10, 1995, the Commission passed the ordinance by a
vote of 5-0.
No one from the public came forward to speak in favor
or in opposition to the rezoning.
Mrs. Smith moved to adopt Ordinance No. 56-95 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.F. ORDINANCE NO. 58-95: FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING for
an ordinance amending Section 4.4.19 of the Land Development
Regulations to provide for "Interior Design and Furnishings" as a
permitted use in the Mixed Industrial and Commercial (MIC) zoning
District. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on
FIRST Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at
this time. If passed, a second public hearing will be held on
November 7, 1995.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 58-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 4.4.19, "MIXED INDUSTRIAL AND COMMER-
CIAL (MIC) DISTRICT", SUBSECTION 4.4.19(B),
"PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED", OF
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THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, BY DELETING "FURNITURE AND
HOME FURNISHINGS, INCLUDING APPLIANCES" AND
ADDING "INTERIOR DESIGN AND FURNISHINGS";
AMENDING SECTION 4.4.19(H), "SPECIAL REGULA-
TIONS'', BY DELETING SUBPARAGRAPH 4.4.19(H) (3)
IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND RENUMBERING THE REMAIN-
ING SUBPARAGRAPHS; PROVIDING A GENERAL RE-
PEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 58-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve Ordinance No. 58-95 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Com-
mission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.G. ORDINANCE NO. 59-95: An ordinance amending Section
2.4.3(K) (7) of the Land Development Regulations providing crite-
ria to waive development application, plan check and permit fees
for certain non-profit and service organizations. Prior to
consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL
Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this
time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 59-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.4.3(K) (7), "EXCEPTIONS", OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR THE
WAIVER OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION, PLAN CHECK
AND PERMIT FEES FOR ELIGIBLE NON-PROFIT AND
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 59-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the
ordinance. A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the
Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing
was closed.
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Mr. Ellingsworth moved to adopt Ordinance No. 59-95 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin
- Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.H. ORDINANCE NO. 60-95: An ordinance amending Section
2.4.2(B) (1) of the Land Development Regulations to conform the
City's notice requirements for certain land development applica-
tions with statutory requirements. Prior to consideration of
passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 60-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.4.2, "NOTICE REQUIREMENTS", OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, BE REPEALING SUBSECTION
2.4.2(B) (1) IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ENACTING A
NEW SUBSECTION 2.4.2(B) (1), "NOTICE", TO
CONFORM NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN LAND
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS WITH STATUTORY
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 60-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the
ordinance. A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the
Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing
was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 60-95 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.I. ORDINANCE NO. 61-95: An ordinance amending Chapter
112, "Alarm Systems", of the City Code by revising the fee sched-
ule for responses to false alarms. Prior to consideration of
passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 61-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 112, "ALARM SYSTEMS", OF THE CODE OF
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ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, BY
AMENDING SECTION 112.27, "MULTIPLE ALARM
MALFUNCTIONS OR FALSE ALARMS DECLARED A
PUBLIC NUISANCE; FEE CHARGES", SUBSECTION
112.27(B), TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR
RESPONSES TO FALSE ALARMS; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 61-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the
ordinance. A public hearing was held having been legally adver-
tised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the
Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing
was closed.
Mrs. Smith moved to adopt Ordinance No. 61-95 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch Yes; Mrs. Smith -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Prior to the vote, Mr. Ellingsworth clarified that a
report will be provided to the Commission after a six month trial
period to see how the change is working.
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items from the
Public-Immediately followinq Public Hearings.
ll.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and
inquiries.
In response to Mr. Kamarata's prior concern regarding
the street lighting in Tropic Palms, the City Manager stated that
trees which are overgrown blocking the street lighting along with
the tree trimming is the responsibility of the abutting property
owner. Some of the street lights are spaced far apart in some
areas especially along the curved roads and approximately forty
lights need to be upgraded to 9500 lumens. The City Manager
stated if a written request is received by the City from the
majority of the affected residents, the City will undertake an
extensive study within the next thirty days enabling the Public
Works Department to work directly with the homeowners association
in regards to trimming trees and notifying homeowners of poten-
tial easements for the additional street lighting. In the past,
there has been an effort to have additional lighting installed in
this subdivision; however, residents did not want to give Florida
Power & Light the required easements. Therefore, the additional
lighting was never installed.
In response to Bob Geffe's concern regarding the remov-
al of trees at Lake Ida Park, the City Manager stated the City
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has had contact will Bill Wilsher, Superintendent of the Palm
Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, who indicated that
the County is in the preparatory stages of construction. Bids
for this next phase of construction are due to be opened next
month. A berm, in addition to vegetation, will be installed
along the west border bounding 1-95. The City Manager stated
that Mr. Wilsher indicated he had spoken directly with Mr. Geffe
regarding his concerns.
ll.B. From the Public.
11.B.1. Helen Coopersmith, 1222 South Drive Way, stated she is
speaking for those who live west of 1-95 and expressed concern
about certain types of uses (referred to as "schlock" or junk
shops) locating in some of the shopping centers in the west
(specifically mentioned was the old Phar-Mor plaza at Atlantic
Avenue & Military Trail).
11.B.2. Lillian Feldman, 2500 Juniper Drive, agrees with Ms.
Coopersmith that west of 1-95 should be as nice as east of 1-95.
Secondly, Mrs. Feldman feels that Mayor Lynch's name
was not printed largely enough on the flyer for the Golf Course
Clubhouse opening. She feels the clubhouse is a beautiful place;
however, she has heard rumblings that more room is needed.
At this point, the Commission returned to the First
Readings portion of the meeting.
12.B. ORDINANCE NO. 63-95: An ordinance changing the Future
Land Use Map designation from Low Density Residential 0-5 units
per acre to Recreation and Open Space for the Lakeview Golf
Course maintenance building site located on the west side of
Dover Road, approximately 200 feet north of Wedgewood Boulevard.
If passed, public hearing on November 7, 1995.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 63-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION IN THE COM-
PREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE
MAINTENANCE BUILDING SITE, AS MORE PARTICU-
LARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL 0-5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE; ELECTING TO PRO-
CEED UNDER THE SINGLE HEARING ADOPTION PRO-
CESS FOR SMALL SCALE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 63-95 file in the official
Ordinance Book)
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Dr. Alperin moved to approve Ordinance No. 63-95 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12.C. ORDINANCE NO. 64-95: An ordinance rezoning the
Lakeview Golf Course from R-i-AA and R-1-AAA-B (Single Family
Residential) Districts to OSR (Open Space and Recreation) Dis-
trict. The subject property is located on the west side of Dover
Road, between Linton Boulevard and Lakeview Boulevard. If
passed, public hearing on November 7, 1995.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 64-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING A
PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE,
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM
R-i-AA AND R-1-AAA-B (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDEN-
TIAL) DISTRICTS TO OSR (OPEN SPACE AND RECRE-
ATION) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DOVER ROAD,
BETWEEN LINTON BOULEVARD AND LAKEVIEW BOULE-
VARD; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 64-95 on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve Ordinance No. 64-95
on FIRST Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12.D. ORDINANCE NO. 65-95: An ordinance changing the Future
Land Use Map designation from Community Facilities-Public Build-
ings to Commercial Core, and rezoning from CF (Community Facili-
ties) to CBD (Central Business District) for the Delray Beach
Public Library and associated properties located south of Atlan-
tic Avenue between S.E. 4th and 5th Avenues. If passed, public
hearing on November 7, 1995.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 65-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FROM COMMUNI-
TY FACILITIES-PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO COMMERCIAL
CORE, AND REZONING FROM CF (COMMUNITY FACILI-
TIES) DISTRICT TO CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS
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DISTRICT), FOR THE DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC LI-
BRARY AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTIES, AS THE SAME
IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; ELECT-
ING TO PROCEED UNDER THE SINGLE HEARING
ADOPTION PROCESS FOR SMALL SCALE LAND USE
PLAN AMENDMENTS; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 65-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
Mr. Randolph moved to approve Ordinance No. 65-95 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Ran-
dolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12.E. ORDINANCE NO. 66-95: An ordinance rezoning Tracts B, C
and D of Congress Park South from LI (Light Industrial) and PCC
(Planned Commerce Center) to MIC (Mixed Industrial and Commer-
cial) District. The subject property is located on the west side
of Congress Avenue, south of Atlantic Avenue (Levenger facility).
If passed, public hearing on November 7, 1995.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 66-95:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING A
PORTION OF REPLAT OF CONGRESS PARK SOUTH, AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM LI
(LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AND PCC (PLANNED
COMMERCE CENTER) DISTRICT TO MIC (MIXED
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; SAID
LAND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF ATLAN-
TIC AVENUE ON THE WEST SIDE OF CONGRESS
AVENUE; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 66-95 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
Dr. Alperin moved to approve Ordinance No. 66-95 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Com-
mission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items.
13.A. City Manaqer
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In response to Dr. Alperin's prior inquiry regarding
the maintenance of the Griffin Gate property located on South
Swinton Avenue, the City Manager reported the CRA is designated
as an advisory voting member of the Homeowner's Association for a
period of five years. The duties of the CRA are to provide
direction, leadership and education to the members of the associ-
ation, administer the financial affairs of the association, and
to be responsible and accountable for the appearance, conduct,
and maintenance of Griffin Gate. Lula Butler, Director of Commu-
nity Improvement, spoke with Sherry Johnson, Affordable Housing
Director for the CRA, and learned that the CRA voted several
months ago to take control of the development. In the process of
doing so, one thing they have learned is that the Homeowner's
Association fees have not been paid in a timely fashion. Pay-
ments have been made to the developer by a few homeowners.
However, there is no escrow set aside through mortgage payments.
As a result of the poor collection and payments, the City Manager
stated there is no money available to hook units up to City water
as proposed to solve the rust staining of the property. There-
fore, the CRA will probably be asking the City for funds to
address this problem.
In response to Dr. Alperin's inquiry regarding an
amendment to the Police and Firefighters' Pension Plan which
allows benefits to continue to spouses who remarry, the City
Manager stated that Kathy Daley, the City's lobbyist, is still
researching this matter.
In response to Mayor Lynch's inquiry regarding the
closure on Eve Street in Tropic Isles, the City Manager stated
the planters were moved east of the alley. The City Manager
informed the Mayor that he will be receiving a letter from people
owning property in back of the alley who are unhappy with the
move.
The City Manager reported that, overall, he is very
pleased with the City's drainage in view of the recent heavy
rainfall and flooding. There were a few exceptions, most notably
on Nassau Street. Hopefully when the pump station is built to
serve Atlantic and Miramar, it should help the situation on
Nassau Street. Also, the streets in the Lakeview area were
flooded for several days. It is suspected that the drainage
lines are too small and are blocked in several different loca-
tions. The City will need to have the lines cleaned out and
there is the possibility that larger lines will have to be in-
stalled in the future.
13.B. City Attorney
The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries.
13.C. City Commission
13.C.1. Mrs. Smith
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Mrs. Smith expressed her appreciation to Dr. Alperin
for his concern about the need for additional barriers between
the playground at the Community Child Care Center and Lake Ida
Road. Additional barriers will be installed.
13.C.2. Dr. Alperin
Dr. Alperin reminded everyone about the School Board
meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening (Wednesday, October 25th)
at 6:00 p.m. He stated he would be attending and make a last
ditch effort to get the School Board to commit to participation
in the Seacrest property project. Mayor Lynch stated that he,
too, would try to attend the meeting.
13.C.3. Mr. Ellinqsworth
Mr. Ellingsworth cautioned the Commission to be pre-
pared to compete with Mr. Randolph in the upcoming Long-Drive
Contest at the golf course.
13.C.4. Mr. Randolph
Mr. Randolph commented that as a result of the recent
Million Man March in Washington, D.C., some organizations are
beginning to hold rallies. Last evening a rally was held at Mt.
Olive Church and there was some discussion that perhaps it would
be better to hold these meetings at a location other than a
church. Mr. Randolph inquired as to the availability of City
facilities for this purpose? During discussion, Mayor Lynch
suggested the use of the second floor conference/training room at
the Fire Station headquarters on West Atlantic Avenue.
13.C.5. Mayor Lynch
Mayor Lynch commented that he feels the Arrow Trailer
Park on North Federal Highway is a nuisance to the City, and
asked if there is anything that can be done to clean it up? The
City Manager stated that efforts have been made to work with the
property managers and some progress has been made. The Mayor
concurred that it is somewhat better, but it still needs help.
Secondly, Mayor Lynch stated that he feels the City
needs to look at the issue of requiring increased setbacks for
buildings which are constructed to maximum allowable heights,
oftentimes in neighborhoods where they are out of character with
surrounding homes. He asked that this matter be referred to the
Planning and Zoning Board for review as soon as possible.
Mayor Lynch asked for the Commission's approval to
write a letter on behalf of the "Friends of Sandoway" who will be
going out into the community in an effort to raise funds to
improve the building and for an operational budget to be used for
the educational facility. The Commission concurred.
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Lastly, Mayor Lynch suggested we look into putting
signs with the "Ail America City" logo on the bridges over the
Intracoastal so that boaters on the waterway will know when they
are in Delray Beach and see the logo.
There being no further business, Mayor Lynch declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
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The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the min-
utes of the meeting of said City Commission of October 24, 1995,
which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City
Commission on ~oo~0~7 /gq~.
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